"Lo más difícil de la realidad es cuánto tenemos que fingir."
— Alain de Botton
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In life, people often feel the need to act differently than they truly are. For example, someone might smile and say they are fine when they are really feeling sad or stressed. This happens because society expects certain behaviors in different situations, like being polite at work even if you are upset. Pretending in this way can be tiring because it feels like you are always wearing a mask. It can be hard to always show a happy face or to agree with others when you don't really want to. To make life easier, it can help to find friends or places where you can really be yourself without having to hide how you feel.
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Authenticity Existence Facade Human nature Illusion Perception Philosophy Self-deception Society Truth
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